Cheap flights from New Zealand to Chengdu from $792

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CTU
19 Jul — 26 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Chengdu

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Chengdu
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Chengdu. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 June 2026.

Tue 17/1123:55
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop24h 05m
Air China
Sat 21/1119:00
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop17h 25m
Air China
Deal found 18/6$1,311
Thu 30/719:30
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop22h 30m
Air China
Thu 6/813:45
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop22h 45m
Air China
Deal found 15/6$1,452
Sat 1/819:30
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop20h 30m
Air China
Sat 8/813:45
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop22h 45m
Air China
Deal found 17/6$1,469
Sat 3/1010:00
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop15h 40m
China Southern
Sat 17/1013:00
CTU
-
AKL
1 stop37h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 18/6$1,712
Sat 1/809:00
AKL
-
CTU
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/817:00
CTU
-
AKL
2 stops17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,798
Sun 2/808:20
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 9/809:00
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6$1,831
Tue 17/1116:55
WLG
-
CTU
2 stops27h 00m
Air China
Sat 21/1111:45
CTU
-
WLG
2 stops28h 55m
Air China
Deal found 18/6$1,952
Mon 16/1118:45
WLG
-
CTU
2 stops27h 15m
Air China
Thu 19/1119:00
CTU
-
WLG
2 stops20h 20m
Air China
Deal found 16/6$1,968
Tue 17/1118:10
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops25h 45m
Air China
Sat 21/1116:00
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops25h 40m
Air China
Deal found 18/6$1,989
Mon 16/1120:10
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops23h 55m
Air China
Thu 19/1113:45
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops26h 40m
Air China
Deal found 14/6$2,011
Wed 1/706:30
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/817:00
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/6$2,181
Sat 5/916:30
CHC
-
CTU
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 29/907:20
CTU
-
CHC
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/6$2,432

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Chengdu

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Chengdu flight deals. Data was last updated 19 June 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,311

One-way from

$792

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,227

Good round-trip deal

$1,019 or less

Good one-way deal

$897 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 17/11-21/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Chengdu
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 4/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Chengdu
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($367 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Zealand to Chengdu.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Zealand to Chengdu.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Chengdu that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 19 June 2026.
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Departure

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AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/11

23:55-19:00

1 stop24h 05m

Chengdu

Sat 21/11

19:00-17:25

1 stop17h 25m

$1,311

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/7

19:30-14:00

1 stop22h 30m

Chengdu

Thu 6/8

13:45-16:30

1 stop22h 45m

$1,452

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

19:30-12:00

1 stop20h 30m

Chengdu

Sat 8/8

13:45-16:30

1 stop22h 45m

$1,469

ChristchurchChengdu

CHC - CTU

CHCCTU

Christchurch

Sun 2/8

08:20-13:40

2 stops33h 20m

Chengdu

Sun 9/8

09:00-16:25

2 stops27h 25m

$1,831

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/11

23:55-17:00

1 stop22h 05m

Chengdu

Mon 23/11

13:30-17:25

2 stops22h 55m

$1,895

WellingtonChengdu

WLG - CTU

WLGCTU

Wellington

Tue 17/11

16:55-14:55

2 stops27h 00m

Chengdu

Sat 21/11

11:45-21:40

2 stops28h 55m

$1,952

WellingtonChengdu

WLG - CTU

WLGCTU

Wellington

Mon 16/11

18:45-17:00

2 stops27h 15m

Chengdu

Thu 19/11

19:00-20:20

2 stops20h 20m

$1,968

ChristchurchChengdu

CHC - CTU

CHCCTU

Christchurch

Tue 17/11

18:10-14:55

2 stops25h 45m

Chengdu

Sat 21/11

16:00-22:40

2 stops25h 40m

$1,989

AucklandChengdu

AKL - CTU

AKLCTU

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/8

06:10-10:45

2 stops32h 35m

Chengdu

Sat 8/8

22:00-05:30

2 stops27h 30m

$1,992

ChristchurchChengdu

CHC - CTU

CHCCTU

Christchurch

Mon 16/11

20:10-15:05

2 stops23h 55m

Chengdu

Thu 19/11

13:45-21:25

2 stops26h 40m

$2,011

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Chengdu

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu (average of $478). Flying from New Zealand to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chengdu

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chengdu. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chengdu. Reviews last updated 19 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Chengdu, such as Hainan Airlines,China Southern, andChina Eastern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Chengdu. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Chengdu from New Zealand?

    Most people fly into Chengdu (CTU) if they book a flight to Chengdu from New Zealand. Chengdu is conveniently located just 15.1 km from Chengdu’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    For as low as $1,311, Air China can have you in Chengdu from New Zealand in 24h 05m. The distance from New Zealand to Chengdu is about 10514 km.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Chengdu?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Chengdu that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Chengdu flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Chengdu.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Chengdu by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Chengdu (average of $478). Flying from New Zealand to Chengdu in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,259). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Chengdu

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Chengdu. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 19 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$818Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapest$826Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$854Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China SouthernCheapest$864Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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